Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

The Tian Luo Saint continued to face challenges, tempering his fighting spirit. Meanwhile, Su Han was not idle either, as he had completely devoured and refined Ye Chuanfeng.

By now, Su Han’s realm had once again ascended, reaching the Supreme Realm Third Layer! In terms of realm alone, Su Han was no longer inferior to the Tian Luo Saint. However, he still needed to purge impurities after the devouring, which also consumed some of his time.

He had now obtained the Origin Source of the Meteor King Body and had gained a profound understanding of its Origin Technique. The technique was named Starfall, and it could summon meteorites from beyond the heavens, causing them to plummet and smash enemies with incredible power.

However, Su Han already had mastery over more than a dozen Origin Techniques, so he was not particularly impressed by Starfall.

Beyond advancing his realm and Sacred Body, Su Han had spent most of the month refining formation flags. The Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation was on par with a Holy Formation and was extremely powerful. But considering the situation on Holy Meteor Mountain made things a bit trickier.

Nevertheless, armed with his rich knowledge of formations and the enhancement from the Glyph Secret, Su Han finally succeeded in refining the eight formation flags. With these flags, along with eight Holy Artifacts, he would be able to set up the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation.

After a month of secluded cultivation, Su Han had accomplished both of his major goals. Yet, he did not emerge, because the Prison Divine Palace was stirring.

I hope it brings me a pleasant surprise!

Su Han’s eyes shone brightly as his consciousness once again entered the Prison Divine Palace.

Starlight gathered like clouds above the Prison Divine Palace. Its divine radiance was splendid, like the innumerable stars in the night sky, beautiful beyond description.

Looking up, Su Han saw a graceful, enchanting figure who had just awoken and was curiously surveying the surroundings.

It was a man in a bright red robe, but he had delicate features and a graceful figure, more alluring and seductive than any woman. Had it not been for his Adam’s apple, Su Han might have mistaken him for one.

This red-robed man was the divine demon corresponding to the Meteor King Body.

Su Han did not know the origins of this divine demon, and he did not feel the same sharp, overbearing pressure as he had from the Tai Cang Sword God. Yet, the red-robed man gave him an inexplicable sense of crisis, which put him on guard.

”Another deceitful, disgusting man!” Upon seeing Su Han, the red-robed man’s delicate brows furrowed, and he displayed his disdain without any attempt to hide it.

This was not disdain for an enemy, but for men in general. It was as if he had been hurt by a man before and could no longer trust any man, even harboring a deep hatred and a desire to kill every man in the world.

”Men are no good! You can go die too!”

The red-robed man seemed morbidly deranged and immediately launched an attack at Su Han.

SWISH!

A strand of thread, as thin as a hair, shot forth like an arrow from a bow. It moved unbelievably fast, appearing before Su Han in an instant.

Su Han held the Black Blade and slashed out as heavenly thunderbolts descended. Yet, the thread deftly bent in mid-air, bypassing the Black Blade and striking Su Han. The thread was as sharp as a knife, not meant for binding. Its sharp edge sliced a bleeding wound onto Su Han’s Sacred Body.

”Myriad Threads!” The red-robed man attacked again. Instantly, countless threads filled the air, interweaving densely like a beautiful meteor shower. But beneath this beauty lay a lethal threat.

”Energy Physique!”

Learning from his setback, Su Han did not dare to underestimate these threads. He immediately activated his Energy Physique, undergoing the Black Hole Transformation and exuding a terrifying Devouring Force.

Instantly, the threads were devoured, but they also caused Su Han an excruciating pain, as if he were being pierced by countless steel needles.

”That detestable Devouring Heaven Demonic Art!”

Since the red-robed man was here, he must have died at the hands of the Cruel Demon Emperor and witnessed the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art before. His delicate brows furrowed, angry that his attack had failed to kill Su Han.

”Divine Method: Soul-piercing Needle!”

The red-robed man attacked once again. Instantly, the myriad threads rapidly condensed, ultimately forming a single needle!

The needle was very small, similar to an embroidery needle. It was forged entirely from starlight energy, solidifying into something tangible, as if crafted from Divine Gold. It was truly extraordinary.

The moment this needle appeared, a chill ran through Su Han’s heart as he sensed an unprecedented crisis.

”Strongest Defense!”

Not knowing the might of the red-robed man’s Divine Method, Su Han dared not be careless. He directly deployed his strongest defense, shielding himself layer by layer in an attempt to block the needle.

WHOOSH!

Propelled by the red-robed man, the needle shot forth like a meteor streaking across the night sky, heading straight for Su Han.

Origin Techniques like the Dragon Phoenix Protection and the Nether King’s Protection seemed utterly useless before this needle, failing to block it whatsoever. The needle pierced through his strongest defenses, heading straight for the space between Su Han’s brows.

Even Su Han’s Energy Physique could not stop it, and his Devouring Force was utterly ineffective. The needle pierced directly into the space between his brows, breaking through his sea of consciousness and threatening to penetrate his soul.

DING!

At that moment, the ancient spear nestled in the center of Su Han’s sea of consciousness sensed the provocation. It flew up automatically and shattered the needle.

With the needle broken, the red-robed man suffered a backlash. He let out a piercing scream as blood flowed from all seven of his orifices, his state becoming unstable.

”Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!”

”Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist!”

”Primordial Qi Opening Sky Axe!”

This was the best chance to kill the red-robed man, and Su Han naturally would not miss it. He unleashed his full power, and his devastating attacks rained down. The red-robed man could not withstand the onslaught and was quickly killed on the spot.

”Devouring Heaven Demonic Art!”

Su Han swiftly channeled the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, devouring and refining the red-robed man. The man’s other techniques were average, but that final Soul-piercing Needle had left Su Han with lingering fear. This Divine Method was extraordinary, and Su Han wanted it.

After a long while, Su Han finished the refinement and successfully inherited the red-robed man’s memories. Su Han glossed over the man’s tragic story, paying it little mind. His true purpose was to acquire the red-robed man’s Divine Method.

Soon, Su Han got his wish and obtained the man’s most powerful Divine Method.

[Soul-piercing Needle: Condensed from the three immortal souls and seven mortal spirits. Once released, it must draw blood. It is designed to kill the soul!]

This was a special Divine Method that targeted neither the physical body nor the Divine Sense, but specifically the soul. The method was strange and powerful; even Su Han was nearly pierced through. Had the ancient spear not acted, Su Han may not have died, but he would have been severely injured.

Time is short. I’ll cultivate it right away. Even if I can only form the needle with one mortal spirit, and it cannot kill a soul outright, it will still be enough to wound the Tian Luo Saint!

Su Han was very pleased with this Divine Method. Wasting no time, he followed the red-robed man’s cultivation method and began the condensation of a Soul-Destroying Needle.

The Soul-Destroying Needle was extremely difficult to condense. It took a massive effort for Su Han to barely succeed in condensing just one mortal spirit’s worth. To condense all three immortal souls and seven mortal spirits would require a great deal more arduous cultivation.

But for now, it was enough. Su Han believed that this Divine Method would undoubtedly bring him a pleasant surprise.

His realm had increased, the formation flags were refined, and he had acquired a new Divine Method. His seclusion had yielded rich rewards. He stood up and walked outside.

Cultivation is over. It’s time to kill.